Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week and 2 lock-outs.]

Holden

Monday, May 9
12:02 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, four individuals exited vehicle and walked towards Tanya Dr. May have “lit” something in the road
1:22 a.m. Report of vehicle with doors open, Parker Ave.
10:59 a.m. Vehicle struck while in parking lot, Princeton St.
12:56 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Princeton St.
5:41 p.m. Caller says person came to house and attempted to take equipment belonging to contractor working there; person refusing to leave, Brattle St.
6:39 p.m. Request for assistance with skateboarders behind business, Main St.
7:40 p.m. Fraudulent credit card use, Main St.
Tuesday, May 10
8:31 a.m. Person at station to report public building violation, high school, Main St.
10:57 a.m. Person coming to look at property in police custody, Main St.
4:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in neighborhood, Arizona Ave.
4:26 p.m. Kids behind building possibly tagging property, Boyden Rd.
11:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Reservoir St.
Wednesday, May 11
1:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked behind library, Highland St.
3:57 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St. Person learning how to deliver newspapers
8:00 p.m. Suspicious incident, Eagle Lake, Causeway St.
9:59 p.m. Police check on two vehicles at rail trail parking lot, River St.
Thursday, May 12
12:49 a.m. Person at station regarding son’s previous arrest and incorrect FBI record, Main St.
12:23 p.m. Report of unwanted person at residence stealing items, Main St.
1:19 p.m. Caller reports gunfire, North St.
5:17 p.m. Police remove two youths from property, Main St.
7:56 p.m. Police out with group of youths behind store, Main St.
9:02 p.m. Police out with kids hanging around store, Main St.
Friday, May 13
1:09 a.m. Suspicious person, Crestwood Dr.
1:29 a.m. Person at station looking for someone, Main St.
2:56 a.m. Police out with animal hit by car, cat ran away when approached, Wachusett/Chapel Sts.
4:24 a.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St.
10:13 a.m. Police assist two people back to rail trail, River St.
8:55 p.m. Suspicious truck attempting to gain access to water tower, Avery Rd.
11:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on side of Causeway St.
Saturday, May 14
9:26 a.m. Delivery truck blocking two handicap spaces, Main St.
12:40 p.m. Report of solicitors on Salisbury St. They have permission
12:48 p.m. Someone shooting BB gun on Porcupine Hill conservation land. Plastic trail makers shot, South Rd.
4:28 p.m. Large tree across Fisher Rd./Salisbury St. Light dept. notified
8:00 p.m. Police check on vehicles parked at Eagle Lake
8:11 p.m. Loud music from house, Chapel St.
11:02 p.m. Two individuals in middle of Bailey Road
Sunday, May 15
12:19 a.m. Report of male walking into business on Main St. with shirt covered in red. Was shirt design
8:19 a.m. Assist distraught motorist who is lost, Main St.
11:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot at business, Main St.
9:50 p.m. Dead raccoon in road, Wachusett St.
Paxton
Monday, May 9
10:04 a.m. Bear crossed Crowningshield Rd.
12:47 p.m. Loose black Rottwieller and pitbull in roadway, Pleasant St.
7:00 p.m. Caller heard gunshots, Orchard Dr.
Tuesday, May 10
7:30 a.m. Suspicious blue and white car in cul-desac, Forestdale Rd.
8:42 a.m. Suspicious male on property stating he was taking measurements for the town, Brooks Rd. Found to be insurance person
10:50 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Colony Ln.
Wednesday, May 11
9:00 a.m. Two black Labs with no tags on property, Nanigian Rd.
3:48 p.m. Report that three people got out of car and urinated on side of Brooks Rd.
Friday, May 13
3:33 a.m. Male walking in area, Pleasant St./Colony Ln. Police transport subject to college
11:16 a.m. Report of individuals that went around barrier and are possibly fishing in reservoir, Grove St. fields
6:49 p.m. Worcester PD reports possibly intoxicated male left his residence there and may be headed to Oakham
Saturday, May 14
5:04 p.m. Report of person riding lawnmower, police advise caller it is a civil issue, Elizabeth Ln.
Princeton
Monday, May 9
4:51 p.m. Person locked behind gate, Mountain Road
Tuesday, May 10
1:38 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, parties claimed to be homeless and sleeping in vehicle., Rte. 140 N. Asked to move along
5:41 p.m. Caller reports fox acting strange, Worcester Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 p.m. Police transport two lost hikers to their car at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
8:46 p.m. Police officer investigates vehicle parked behind him while on motor vehicle stop, Rte. 140 N
11:38 p.m. Police check on two people doing project behind school, Sterling Rd. Asked to move along
Thursday, May 12
8:04 a.m. Sick-appearing feral cat in yard, Brooks Station Rd.
Friday, May 13
2:07 p.m. Report of four shots from large gun, Calamint Hill Rd. S
9:46 p.m. Doctor states he is speeding to get to hospital for procedure, Mountain Rd. Westminster PD advised
Saturday, May 14
2:22 p.m. Report of vandalism: lilac bushes, bayberry bush and beech plum tree cut down, Hubbardston Rd. Caller unsure if town did it
Sunday, May 15
9:50 p.m. Police remove dead possum from Worcester Rd.
Rutland
Monday, May 9
12:43 p.m. Dog hit by car, Barre Paxton Rd.
3:50 p.m. U.S. Marshal call regarding person in town, Main St.
11:47 p.m. Disturbance between individuals, person in one vehicle attempting to pull other person out of vehicle; police photograph car and alleged victim, Maple Ave.
Tuesday, May 10
8:56 a.m. Tree company working at bad corner without officer, Turkey Hill Rd.
5:00 p.m. Animal control officer searching for feral cats, Cool Sandy Beach
5:40 p.m. Call regarding summons delivered on Main St.; people don’t live there anymore
Wednesday, May 11
12:36 a.m. Caller states there are people in her home, Pommogussett Rd. Found to be family friend
10:05 a.m. Paxton PD picked up black and brown Lab near Pleasantdale Road area
3:30 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Memorial Dr.
3:36 p.m. Report of motorcyclist speeding, doing “wheelies” on Campbell St.
7:08 p.m. Small dog found on Rte. 68
Thursday, May 12
10:05 a.m. Female walking on Miles Rd.
3:42 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Maple Ave.
8:16 p.m. Report of very large bear in yard, Paddock Rd.
Friday, May 13
1:05 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer regarding neighbor’s threat to get rid of his cat, Settlers Ln.
6:46 p.m. Animal control officer in area to speak with homeowners about catching their cats, Hope Way
7:07 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle parked on side of Prison Camp Rd.
9:41 p.m. Police check area of Nancy Dr., no disturbances
Saturday, May 14
1:45 a.m. Large group of kids making lot of noise, Pommogussett Rd. Little Leaguers cleaning up
1:55 p.m. Animal control officer en route to begin trapping feral cats, Hope Way. Caught six
9:08 p.m. Caller hit dog, Lizzy Ln. Owner is with dog
Sterling
Monday, May 9
7:48 a.m. Person at station with bag of personal effects he saw fall from vehicle, Leominster Rd.
7:59 a.m. Animal control officer checking for feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
1:17 p.m. Black and yellow Lab running loose, Chocksett/Clinton Rds.
5:19 p.m. Dispute between brothers, Pineview Rd.
Tuesday, May 10
4:20 p.m. Complaint that loose dog defecated in yard. Animal control officer will issue fine, Cole Rd.
7:00 p.m. Report that individuals have started a cooking fire in the middle path to power lines, Hardscrabble Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
4:31 p.m. Two loose dogs, one with leash attached, Maple St. Owner retrieved them
5:42 p.m. Party referred to Sterling PD by US Embassy in London for contractual issue/possible fraudulent failure to return money, Leominster Rd.
Thursday, May 12
7:33 a.m. Suspicious male at door stating he was delivering a grill, Malvern Hill Rd.
7:23 p.m. Officer wanted, group of people loitering, vehicles entering and exiting the area, endangering the public, Redemption Rock Trl. Police find no issue
7:31 p.m. Caller reports bear in her yard three times during the day, advised to remove bird feeders, Albright Rd.
Friday, May 13
10:45 a.m. Complaint about barking dogs, Lucas Rd.
1:38 p.m. Caller reports confusing message left on answering machine, Beaman Rd.
5:18 p.m. Six skateboarders in area of Fern Ln.
10:11 p.m. Request for officer to check on group of youths on front lawn, Malvern Hill Rd.
Saturday, May 14
8:24 a.m. Vehicle parked overnight, windows down and valuables inside, Fitch Farm Rd.
6:48 p.m. Large rock in Leominster Rd.
Sunday, May 15
10:44 a.m. Caller concerned with neighbor’s dog, Lakeshore Dr.
2:22 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding fraud purchases made in New York, Leominster Rd.